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Downed chopper – Authorities respond to helicopter crash, fire

A Salem man died when his helicopter crashed in rural Marion County on July 17. Stayton Fire District responded to the fiery crash, which happened at 8:52 a.m. near the 21000 block of Fern Ridge Road ...

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City of Stayton

Final tally: Sims defeats Bauer

Stayton City Councilor Steve Sims has narrowly secured an election victory over challenger Luke Bauer following the certification of results from the Nov. 5 election. Steve Sims On Dec. 2, the Marion … Access the […]

No more pencils, no more books, no more homeschool!

School starts this week, and that occurrence brings to mind something of a breakthrough at our house. For the first time since, oh, about 1842, we aren’t homeschooling any kids. This, in turn, brings … […]